This is a guide to the authentic London pub. From river pubs to theatre pubs, Victorian gin palaces to medieval coaching houses, the pubs in the book have been chosen for their architecture and interiors, for having a role in local social history or having once been frequented by the famous, infamous, and in some cases, ghostly. The book includes details on hundreds of historical pubs in each area. There are practical tips and information on all the pubs featured, such as travel, opening hours, food and beer selections. There are maps of all the main areas and listings of the other attractions nearby every pub.